Above what score is it pointless to re-take the GRE?

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Hello,

I'm hoping to apply to some entry master programs for 2011 at schools such as UCSF.

If I got a 1300-1350 on the GRE, but know I could get a 1450-1500 with 3-6 weeks of study, is it worth retaking? Would it have ANY impact on my admissions? How important are GREs anyway? My patient care experience isn't great (I have some, not a lot - trying to get more), and because of that, I feel like I'm at a disadvantage and need whatever I can get...

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

I personally feel that a 1300-1350 GRE score is excellent and quite competitive. Most programs I have seen require a minimum 500 on each section and this range clearly surpasses that. Remember that the GRE is not the sole criteria, schools also look at your GPA, essays and recommendations as well. If you have the total package, you're the ideal candidate. I don't think it's worth retaking for a mere 100-150 point increase from 1300 so my answer is no, you should not have to retake. For someone who scored @ 1000 or below to get into that 1300 range, I would say otherwise: YES, worth retaking. I think the key is also that you want your GRE to also reflect your academics. A 3.9 GPA and a 1000 GRE sounds imbalanced. I guess you get the picture.

Your question might be better answered however in the graduate forum rather than pre-nursing as not too many pre-nursing students are concerned with GRE. Perhaps the thread can be moved?

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Thread moved to Graduate Nurse Forum.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Moving it now to post-grad vs. the GN forum. :)

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check out GRE Score: Average GRE Scores and other sites. When a friend of mine was going for his masters in engineering everything he wanted to get into was 1300+, but when I look at programs for nursing they average in the 1100's

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